Post Your Original Comic Art/Sketches/Commissions

[Kinsella5]

Do you think there is enough demand here for a thread featuring the original comic book artwork that people have purchased from artists, etc and commissioned sketches they have gotten at conventions from comic book artists? Was thinking if so it would be cool to see what others may have. I am a big fan of "The Crow" so I have a bunch of original commissions from creator James O' Barr and a number of other comic professionals interpretations of the character. I also started a "Batman" sketchbook as well with commissions by friends in the comic industry and others I have admired for a long time.

[AeroK]

Posted in the comic thread but here's all that I have, all but the first have been purchased through Kevin Eastman's studio.







Blue Lines:

[Kinsella5]

Here are my original sketches from creator James O' Barr and various other comic book professionals I have had commissioned throughout the years. The first three are stand alone sketches, the fourth appeared in the front of The Crow hardbound journal that James O' Barr was offering directly. It featured full-size blank pages to write in or draw, so I decided back in 2006 when I got it to have James do the first sketch (image #4 below), followed by other comic book professional artists' interpretations of the character, many of whom are friends of mine. Throughout the years I plan on adding to my collection until I fill up the journal.

James O' Barr:


James O' Barr:


James O' Barr:


James O' Barr:


Aaron Lopresti:


Bernard Chang:


Bill Sienkiewicz:


Clayton Crain:


David Mack:


Ethan Van Sciver:


Joseph Michael Linsner:


Ken Steacy:


Michael Golden:


Mike Grell:


Paul Chadwick:


Simon Bisley:


Terry Moore:


Timothy Bradstreet:


Tony Daniel:


Tony Moore:

[The Valeyard]

Here is my most prized possession - An original piece by Green Lantern creator Martin Nodell. It was a birthday gift to myself!

[J.D. Lombardi]

Kinsella5, AWESOME collection of Crow pieces!

Here are some of mine. I"m a GRENDEL fanatic so I'll post a few from that part of my collection:

An unused page from Grendel: Black, White & Red from David Mack



From Grendel creator Matt Wagner:



This is Detective Wiggins, one of Grendel's main enemies, by Hannibal King:



One of two cover mock-ups that I've got from John K. Snyder:



One of my all-time favorites that I own! This is Jill Thompson doing lil' Delirium from the Endless meeting lil' Grendel:



Will definitely post more soon! Great thread!

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by J.D. Lombardi

Kinsella5, AWESOME collection of Crow pieces!

Here are some of mine. I"m a GRENDEL fanatic so I'll post a few from that part of my collection:

Thanks JD, nice pieces you have too. I actually know David Mack and Matt Wagner, have met them several times, very nice guys and good to their fans for sure. The way David does sketches is interesting, particularly how he holds the pen in his hand.

I am slowly working on a charity project whereas I will be offering original pieces of art on the covers of some blank comic books, as you know they offer various retailer exclusive blank cover variants from time to time and I had picked up a bunch of the Incredible Hulk #1 and a few other blank variants and then have had various artist friends of mine who are professionals in the comic industry to do their interpretation of a character such as Hulk, or another Avenger character. When I have them all back in my possession I will offer via eBay with all the proceeds to go to help a relative with a rather rare condition. I am hoping to have about 15 total pieces and when the times comes, will find out from a moderator if I can promote it here on the site to alert the comic fans.

[awongus]

Bad.Ass.Thread.

Those Crow B&Ws are sublime!

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by awongus

Bad.Ass.Thread.

Those Crow B&Ws are sublime!

Thanks, yeah after seeing a comic book thread here on the site, and that it seemed more people were posting in it, I thought it would be cool to have a thread where people here could post their original artwork they have obtained or commissioned sketches they have gotten from comic professionals over the years.

[awongus]

^ I went to a convention a few years ago where I met a guy who does black and white pencil sketches of various superheroes/villains. These sketches were absolutely INSANE. U would not believe they were done with just a #2 lead pencil!

To this day, I'm STILL kicking myself that I didn't buy his Silver Surfer portrait. I may just bite the bullet and do it. I'll see if I still have his business card with his website info, and post it here if I do.

[J.D. Lombardi]

Originally Posted by awongus

^ I went to a convention a few years ago where I met a guy who does black and white pencil sketches of various superheroes/villains. These sketches were absolutely INSANE. U would not believe they were done with just a #2 lead pencil!

To this day, I'm STILL kicking myself that I didn't buy his Silver Surfer portrait. I may just bite the bullet and do it. I'll see if I still have his business card with his website info, and post it here if I do.

I'd have to think you were talking about Corey Smith. The guy is unbelievable and he is always at cons. I wish his website was better because there isn't really anything on it but maquettes and only a handful of his incredible pencils.

I know the Surfer image...looks like his body is all reflective right? Even though it is just pencils? He does awesome Universal Monsters, which my wife collects. Dude is flat out brilliant.

[awongus]

Originally Posted by J.D. Lombardi

I'd have to think you were talking about Corey Smith. The guy is unbelievable and he is always at cons. I wish his website was better because there isn't really anything on it but maquettes and only a handful of his incredible pencils.

I know the Surfer image...looks like his body is all reflective right? Even though it is just pencils? He does awesome Universal Monsters, which my wife collects. Dude is flat out brilliant.

I think that's him! I can't believe he's not working on SOMEBODY's book. I mean, the dude can flat out DRAW!

The Surfer image I'm referring to is just as u describe, simply jaw-dropping. It's the best B&W Surfer image I've ever seen...and I've seen a LOT.

[igotnogame]

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[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by igotnogame

Now, this is a thread I can post some stuff to. Been collecting original art since 1992. Images are kind of big, so using spoiler tags.

I'll post some of my collection. If there's interest, I can post more.

Jay Anacleto - unpublished Red Sonja Cover (all pencils, no inks, incredible detail)

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Dave McKean - Sandman commission

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Dave McKean - Delerium commission

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Rob Liefeld - Captain America #3 cover

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Sam Kieth - Sandman issue 4, page 19

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Sam Kieth - Sandman issue 4, page 20

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Sam Kieth - Sandman issue 5, page 24

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Sam Kieth - Sandman issue 5, page 25

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Kelley Jones - Sandman issue 24, pg 14

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Ron Lim - Fantastic Four issue 12, page 4

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Kirk Van Wormer - Devil's Reign - Issue 1/2, pages 12 and 13 (Silver Surfer DPS)

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And for the OP, here's a 11x17 James O'Barr commission I got from him at SDCC in 1998.

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Enjoy!

Your spoiler links aren't working, I clicked a few and saw nothing. You may want to try uploading through Tinypic.com, but when you do, you can edit their size and select "Message Board". Thanks for posting though, I am sure a lot of people want to see your stuff.

[igotnogame]

Trying again. Sorry about that!

Jay Anacleto - unpublished Red Sonja Cover (all pencils, no inks, incredible detail)

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Dave McKean - Sandman commission

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Dave McKean - Delerium commission

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Rob Liefeld - Captain America #3 cover

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Sam Kieth - Sandman issue 4, page 19

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Sam Kieth - Sandman issue 4, page 20

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Sam Kieth - Sandman issue 5, page 24

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Sam Kieth - Sandman issue 5, page 25

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Kelley Jones - Sandman issue 24, pg 14

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Ron Lim - Fantastic Four issue 12, page 4

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Kirk Van Wormer - Devil's Reign - Issue 1/2, pages 12 and 13 (Silver Surfer DPS)

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And for the OP, here's a 11x17 James O'Barr commission I got from him at SDCC in 1998.

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Hopefully these work better.

[Clark Kent]

I've seriously contemplated going after some of Alex Ross's original art for Kingdom Come, but the prices are very high. His stuff commands a severe premium on the market.

[J.D. Lombardi]

Fantastic stuff, igotnogame! Much of that stuff had to be a pretty penny and I especially love the Delirium commission.

I'm on my way to a Super Bowl party but thought I'd post a few more before I head out:

Death of the Endless by my buddy Stuart Sayger


"Sand & Stars" commission from Guy Davis:


Stargirl from Leonard Kirk:


Transmet's Spider Jerusalem by Darick Robertson:

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I've seriously contemplated going after some of Alex Ross's original art for Kingdom Come, but the prices are very high. His stuff commands a severe premium on the market.

Yes it does....a very severe premium, but an amazing artist he is. If any of you guys are close to Seattle, you should venture forth to the Emerald City Comic Con here, March 1-3, lots of comic artists (and writers) will be there.

[igotnogame]

Originally Posted by J.D. Lombardi

Fantastic stuff, igotnogame! Much of that stuff had to be a pretty penny and I especially love the Delirium commission.

Thanks! I got most of my stuff in the early / mid 90s, so it was definitely more affordable than what things are going for today. I consider myself very lucky to have what I have.

If I remember right, the Delerium ran me $300 back in 1998. Think he's getting around $1200 - $1500 for them now when he attends San Diego (assuming you can even get on the list).

Good luck with your quest for some Alex Ross work. He definitely does some amazing pieces.

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

Yes it does....a very severe premium, but an amazing artist he is. If any of you guys are close to Seattle, you should venture forth to the Emerald City Comic Con here, March 1-3, lots of comic artists (and writers) will be there.

Yeah, the ECCC lineup is pretty sweet this year. There's several people I'd love to see there. Too bad I moved away a few years ago. :P

I'll try to post some more this week.

Later.

[jrsl76]

Originally Posted by J.D. Lombardi

Here are some of mine. I"m a GRENDEL fanatic so I'll post a few from that part of my collection:

Holy crap, am I jealous of this! I loved Grendel as a kid and started reading with the Christine Spar Comico issues.

The only other thing I've seen that I'd want more is penciled cover of The Uncanny X-Men #225, the first issue that began my collecting of the title for a number of years. I saw online where a guy owned that one.

[brownsfan1]

What a great thread!

Terribly for me, i had to sell off all my sketches to a friend when i lost my job last year. Heartbreaking every time i see him now

The only one i saved is very personal and near to my heart. I will post it when i get a chance to scan it, but one of my heroes was Michael Turner, and the first con i went to was the pittsburgh comic con and he happened to be there and i got a head sketch of Batman done.